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10 Tech Interview Errors

With the current increase in advertised technology jobs in the South African job market, now is the time to pounce for all job seekers with highly sought after skills such as engineers and program developers. The job description is a perfect match, you’ve impressed with your resume and now you have to shine in the interview. Continued »

Job market update from Adzuna

With over 130,000 advertised vacancies currently in South Africa, here at Adzuna Towers, we have a bird’s eye view of the country’s current employment market. Since our last job market update in January, it is exciting to see a slight increase in the number of jobs online as companies start to ramp up their seasonal Continued »

How to Write a Resignation Letter

Job hunting is not just about finding a new job, the process often has to start with leaving an old job. The time has come to move on and the only thing left to do is resign. Yikes! Enter the resignation letter. This is the official document you submit to your superiors and the human Continued »

Startups: 3 Questions To Ask Before Hiring A New Employee

There is nothing easy about starting your own business, from finding investment to the long work hours, constant pressure and more. One of the biggest hurdles, and also the most exciting moments is the hiring new employees. There inevitably comes a time when entrepreneurs need to delegate and share the workload by hiring new staff, Continued »

10 Tips Compelling Cover Letters

A cover letter is your first introduction to your potential new employer. It has to have the wow factor. A creative, compelling and concise masterpiece demonstrating why you should be considered for the role. This is easier said than done. How do you write a compelling cover letter that guarantees you’re asked in for an Continued »

More South African Companies Look For Skills Overseas

There is a supply and demand imbalance in South Africa with some firms searching abroad to find the right skills to continue and grow operations within the country. Not only do these companies need to compete on an international field to attract the best talent, they are also hindered by challenges with foreign work visas and Continued »

More Startup Jobs Than Ever Before

The South African economic climate is going through some tough times currently with slow growth and tumultuous economic and political times. Luckily for jobseekers one aspect of the employment market, startup jobs is on the up where vacancies and salaries are growing. With a wealth of online job adverts at our fingertips, Adzuna can report Continued »

Strange Skills Sought in South Africa

With our eagle eyes on the 130,000+ online job adverts in South Africa, we have spotted some weird and wonderful vacancies for job seekers with a very strange set of skills. If you’re one of those diamonds in the rough take a look at these unique job positions. Phlebotomist A Phlebotomist, for those of you Continued »